UCC's marketer leaves; so do Puerto Ricans: Ad campaign increased visibility and controversy
The United Church of Christ, whose often-daring progressive stances on full inclusion of homosexual worshipers in church life stir controversy inside and outside the denomination, suffered two losses last month.
•The creator of the UCC’s much-hyped “God Is Still Speaking” ad campaign announced June 12 that he is leaving his position with the denomination. Ron Buford, 49, who directed the provocative effort to “rebrand” the UCC through expensive television commercials and other efforts, said the decision to part ways was mutual.